Rapala Jointed Shad Rap

Rapala Jointed Shad Raps offer a wide swimming jointed action with a loud rhythmic rattle to mimic and exaggerate the action of a wounded baitfish. Suspending on pause just like the real thing, it is just too much for even the wariest fish to resist. Lightweight and durable plastic body construction enhance the action.

Rapala Jointed Shad Raps offer a wide swimming jointed action with a loud rhythmic rattle to mimic and exaggerate the action of a wounded baitfish. Suspending on pause just like the real thing, it is just too much for even the wariest fish to resist. Lightweight and durable plastic body construction enhance the action. Right out of the box it swims with perfection due to hand-tuning and tank-testing.

Comments: Simply the best and most consistent lure in my "vast" arsenal. I like most have a tackle box (multiple) of lures that work, but they lack consistency and hence lack my confidence in using them. Not this one especially the baby walleye and baby bass.

Comments: I first purchased a jointed shad rap for bass, years ago. Since then it has become my top producer for trout. I like trolling them in lakes, doing wide "S" turns. This has put many trout and kokanee on the boat. Also had luck casting and retrieving them from shore on the local rivers. Red crawdad seems to do the trick.

Comments: I've used these for many years for deep trolling for walleyes with leadcore line. In my opinion, they are the "gold standard" for this type of fishing. I fish them as deep as forty feet in the middle of Summer on the St. Croix River in Minnesota at speeds up to four miles per hour! They always produce when other lures fail. This past Summer, I caught and released three walleyes over 28" plus uncounted numbers over 21" on this lure.

Comments: I have yet to use this particular lure since the local spots are iced over but I've had good luck with all Rapalas in this style. These work exceptionally well as a twitch bait. Cast it out, let it sit until the ripples dissipate and then shake the rod tip so the lure acts like a wounded baitfish. You can also do a slow retrieve but I've had more fish strike it with the twitch method. These will catch bass, perch, pickerel and the occasional greedy bluegill. Word of advice is to tie it directly to line, DO NO USE A SWIVEL. If you must use terminal tackle, use the smallest cross lock type.